SKF has named DJ Kimsey its new President of Vehicle Aftermarket for North America.

In this role, Kimsey will oversee the region’s sales, marketing, operations, and product management. He will be based at the region’s headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Olaf Henning, General Manager and Head of Global Aftermarket at SKF, made the announcement.

“We’re excited to welcome DJ Kimsey as our new President of Vehicle Aftermarket North America. With over 20 years of experience, DJ brings invaluable expertise to our team. His leadership and familiarity within the North America aftermarket will be instrumental in strengthening and expanding our business.”

“I am thrilled to join the SKF team and have already had the opportunity to learn so much about our products, customers, and partners from the team,” added Kimsey.

“I look forward to expanding our business across North America by providing the innovative solutions SKF is known for worldwide.”

Before joining SKF, Kimsey was the Director of Controlling – Aftermarket for the MAHLE Group. He holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Management from Carson-Newman University.

About SKF

SKF is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions that help industries become more competitive and sustainable. By making products lighter, more efficient, longer lasting, and repairable, we help our customers improve their rotating equipment performance and reduce their environmental impact. Our offering around the rotating shaft includes bearings, seals, lubrication management, condition monitoring, and services. Founded in 1907, SKF is represented in approximately 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in 2023 were SEK 103,881 million, and the number of employees was 40,396.

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